Evanston, Illinois vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 20.9% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,484 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Durham
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Evanston, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower